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How Does The Bail Bonds Process Work?

What happens after an arrest?

Immediately after a person has been arrested, they'll be taken to a local police station or county jail for booking. There they will be processed (pictures taken, fingerprints, arresting reports) and scheduled to appear before a judge for their initial court arraignment. The judge is responsible for determining their conditions for release and or continuance to remain in custody until their next court date.

How do bail bonds work?

Once arrested and booked into custody, the defendant has several options for release pending the conclusion of his or her case. Bail is designed to guarantee the appearance of a defendant in court at the time directed by the judge.

What are the release options if someone is arrested?

There are three basic release options available:

Surety Bond
Cash Bail
Release on Own Personal Recognizance (O.R.)

What are Surety Bonds?

An alternative to cash bail is a surety bond. This process involves a contractual undertaking guaranteed by an admitted insurance company having adequate assets to satisfy the face value of the bond. The bail agent guarantees to the court that they will pay the bond forfeiture if a defendant fails to appear for their scheduled court appearances. The bail agent’s guarantee is made through a surety company and/or by pledging property owned by the bail agent.

For this service, the defendant is charged a premium (typically 10% of the bail amount in California). For example, if the bail amount is $10,000.00, the premium charged is $1,000.00. Prior to the posting of the surety bond, the defendant, friend or relative must contact a licensed bail agent.

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